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Home | Top Ten Tuesday | New TV Shows On My Radar For 2016

New TV Shows On My Radar For 2016

September 6, 2016 - Updated May 7, 2019 // 45 Comments

new tv to watch Fall 2016

Linking up with Top Ten Tuesday, hosted over at my other blog The Broke and Bookish, to talk about tv today!

As I wait with bated breath with some of my shows to come back (Poldark, The Walking Dead, How To Get Away With Murder, Grey’s) I’m always scoping out new shows that I might want to add to my Fall lineup — especially after some of my previous Fall shows got cancelled/ended/got pushed back.

Here are the new shows out this Fall that I have my eye on:

1. This Is Us:

I’ve heard that this is going to be good for fans of the show Parenthood (which was one of my faves!!) so I absolutely will be watching.

2. Designated Survivor:

As a fan of 24, I feel like I’m always going to want to watch things Kiefer is in in hopes that it will be Jack Bauer-ish. This looks like it could be interesting considering Kiefer Sutherland plays a secretary of housing and urban development who becomes next in line to be president when a bomb kills everyone at the State of the Union address.

 

3. The Crown

I’m so excited for this Netflix series! A DRAMA ABOUT QUEEN ELIZABETH II’s!!!!!!! Cannot even contain myself. It’s not out until November but hey that’s still Fall tv! (Sidenote if you want more upcoming royal shows — Victoria is premiering January 2017 on PBS and I’m excited).

 

4. Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life

I could cry just thinking about this. Gilmore Girls is one of my all time favorite shows ever and I’m stoked for this. I remember in between seasons my college roommate and I would just constantly binge watch all the seasons of this show and be hermits together instead of go hang out with other people. I have such good memories of watching this show with her and I am hoping we can make it work to watch it together. I AM JUST GOING TO SOB THE WHOLE TIME I KNOW IT.

5. Still Star-Crossed

When I first heard about this I was like “OMG! But this could be awful” and then I realized it’s part of Shondaland and I’m like OKAY WHEW WE SHALL BE ALRIGHT. It takes place in the aftermath of Romeo and Juliet’s death and looks great.

6. Conviction

I love legal dramas so I will definitely be checking this one out — a young attorney and daughter of a former US president is blackmailed to lead the new Conviction Integrity Unit and looks into people who may have been wrongly convicted of a crime.

7. Frequency

The trailer makes this look soooo good — time travel and mystery and murder!

8. Westworld

This sci-fi thriller tells the story of a futuristic theme park called Westworld! Apparently this is going to be the next big HBO show and it does look pretty cool!!

9. No Tomorrow

This looks really cute and fun — more lighthearted than my typical fare.

10. Luke Cage

I loved getting to know Luke Cage in Jessica Jones so Netflix has me 10000% into this new series!

 

11. The Good Girls Revolt

Yas girl power & ladies fighting the man! Thank goodness I have Amazon Prime because I am all about the newsroom setting in 1969 + woman demanding fairness in the workplace. You can watch the first episode on Amazon Prime and the rest will be aired late October.

12. Queen Sugar

I didn’t realize OWN had original series but I love me a good family drama and this looks so compelling!

So we shall see which ones end up added to my Fall lineup! I have high hopes for many but probably not enough time to watch all of these but these are the ones that have really caught my eye!

 

So tell me…what new fall 2016 shows are on your radar??

 

 

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  1. Rissi says

    September 6, 2016 at 12:13 am

    YES! So many of these are on my list this week too. Cannot wait – and how did I forget “The Crown”? Looks like a wonderful series (and of course, Gilmore Girls will be epic). This was the first time I watched “No Tomorrow,” and I agree. It looks cute. Fabulous list, Jamie.

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    • Jamie says

      September 6, 2016 at 8:02 am

      Hopefully we have some good fall tv in store for us!!!

      Reply
  2. Chrissi Reads says

    September 6, 2016 at 12:44 am

    The Crown looks amazing! Totally my sort of show. Thanks for the recommendations.

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    • Jamie says

      September 6, 2016 at 8:03 am

      Right?? I am SO excited!!!

      Reply
  3. Lindsey @ Lindsey Reads says

    September 6, 2016 at 1:52 am

    Ah so many interesting new shows to check out! Gilmore Girls for sure is my number one! Though Still Star-Crossed and The Crown will be at the top of my to-watch list as well 🙂

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    • Jamie says

      September 6, 2016 at 8:04 am

      SO MANY. I’m getting nervous…like what if they are ALL really good??? I’m screwed bc I don’t have that much time to add 10 new shows lol

      Reply
  4. Emmah says

    September 6, 2016 at 3:27 am

    I’m looking forward to This Is Us, as well!

    I hadn’t heard of The Crown, but I’m definitely going to check out that trailer later 🙂

    I’M SO EXCITED FOR THE GILMORE GIRLS REVIVAL, AHH!! I just finished my rewatch of the series and omg. It’s one of my all time favorite shows too, and definitely a comfort one for me.

    I’m excited for Conviction! But that mostly has to do with Hayley Atwell playing the lead haha. I’ll basically follow her anywhere! She’s AMAZING (and I’m still sad Agent Carter got canceled)!

    SO many are on my radar haha. But I’m going to look into (I think it’s SyFy’s) Incorporated! I love Sean Teale (he played Conde on Reign), so I’m curious to see how he’ll be on this!

    Side note: Do you have WhatsApp? If so, we should switch numbers (I don’t have service at my house, or I’d propose we text)!

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    • Jamie says

      September 8, 2016 at 9:58 am

      Hehe I thought of you when I saw Hayley Atwell bc I know you loved Agent Carter!

      Will check out Incorporated!

      And no I don’t have WhatsApp! 🙁

      Reply
  5. Catherine says

    September 6, 2016 at 5:25 am

    I hadn’t heard of Still Star-Crossed, but it looks really good. The actress cast as Rosaline is quite stunning.

    Westworld was already on my list, and seeing Luke Cage up there reminds me that I need to finish Daredevil and then get to work on Jessica Jones. :/

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    • Jamie says

      September 8, 2016 at 10:00 am

      She really is!!

      I still haven’t watched Daredevil yet and really need to! Super loved JJ so I hope you love that!

      Reply
  6. Lauren says

    September 6, 2016 at 6:16 am

    Conviction and Westworld seem pretty interesting 🙂

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    • Jamie says

      September 8, 2016 at 10:09 am

      I’m hoping they are as good as their premises!!

      Reply
  7. Jennifer @ YA Book Nerd says

    September 6, 2016 at 7:04 am

    How could I forget Gilmore Girls?
    And the Crown looks really good too!

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    • Jamie says

      September 8, 2016 at 10:09 am

      I feel like my brain is still exploding that this GG revival is actually happening!!

      Reply
  8. Judy Hudgins says

    September 6, 2016 at 8:16 am

    looks like a lot of good knitting time coming up this fall!

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    • Jamie says

      September 8, 2016 at 10:11 am

      Ah I’m taking it that you knit during tv time? I need a hobby like that that I can do while I watch! Sometimes I take that time to go through my email or respond to comments depending on how much the show requires I concentrate but that’s not nearly as fun haha

      Reply
  9. Andi says

    September 6, 2016 at 8:26 am

    JACK BAUER as President (because lets face it, Kiefer will ALWAYS be Jack Bauer)! I seriously can not wait for that show. That is the only really high priority on my fall TV list.

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    • Jamie says

      September 8, 2016 at 10:14 am

      He really always WILL be Jack Bauer. I don’t think I can even watch the 24 reboot that is happening without him. What’s the point??? BUT Designated Survivor look SO SO GOOD. Can’t wait to chat all about it with you when it premieres!!

      Reply
  10. Heather Currie says

    September 6, 2016 at 8:45 am

    Didn’t know about Crown, but now I can’t wait for it!!!!!! Also, when is Gilmour Girls coming out! Need it NOW! lol

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    • Jamie says

      September 8, 2016 at 10:16 am

      Right?? It looks AWESOME!! And same…the excitement for new GG is unreal.

      Reply
  11. Lynn says

    September 6, 2016 at 9:01 am

    Great list! I have to be honest, I wasn’t aware most of these shows were coming out. I’ve been slacking on that part but some really look amazing! Still Star-Crossed looks awesome! Can’t wait!

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    • Jamie says

      September 8, 2016 at 10:36 am

      It really does look awesome!! Hope you found some potential new shows from the list 🙂

      Reply
  12. giovanna says

    September 6, 2016 at 11:23 am

    I can’t wait to watch This Is Us!! It sounds like it’s going to be a good one! 😀
    My Top Ten Tuesday!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      September 8, 2016 at 10:40 am

      It really does!!

      Reply
  13. La La in the Library says

    September 6, 2016 at 11:51 am

    I loved and adored Parenthood and was so sad when it was cancelled! Thanks for sharing This Is Us. 🙂

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    • Jamie says

      September 8, 2016 at 10:41 am

      SAME. That show really could have lasted more time. HATE that it was cancelled!! Fingers crossed This Is Us fills the void!

      Reply
  14. Nicole @ Nicole's Novel Reads says

    September 6, 2016 at 1:03 pm

    I am super pumped for Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life! I have been marathoning Gilmore Girls to prepare for the revival. Lovely list and now I have to check out some of these new TV shows.

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    • Jamie says

      September 8, 2016 at 10:44 am

      Hope you find some new shows to watch!!

      I need to do a re-watch before the revival. TRYING to get Will into the idea of watching for the first time during my rewatch!

      Reply
  15. Yasmine @ Swissbookworm says

    September 6, 2016 at 2:49 pm

    Gilmore Girls, Frequency and No Tomorrow are also on my radar! 🙂

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    • Jamie says

      September 8, 2016 at 10:45 am

      Here’s to hoping they all live up to how awesome they all seem like they will be!!

      Reply
  16. Jessica says

    September 6, 2016 at 3:36 pm

    I thought the same as you about Still Star-Crossed. But Shonda won’t lead us astray. Trust in Shondaland. Is that a mantra? It should be.

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    • Jamie says

      September 8, 2016 at 10:47 am

      TRUST IN SHONDALAND. I endorse this mantra!!!

      Reply
  17. Jessica @ a GREAT read says

    September 6, 2016 at 4:58 pm

    Ooh nice! Some new to me ones here. Seeing a lot of Still Star Crossed! Was this some sort of spinoff from that other show called Star Crossed? Been seeing that one in today’s topic too! Feeling so lost! LOL! Great picks!

    Here’s my Tuesday Post

    Have a GREAT day!

    Old Follower 🙂

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    • Jamie says

      September 8, 2016 at 10:48 am

      I don’t think they are related though I’m not really sure what the other Star Crossed was about! But I do think they are totally different!

      Reply
  18. Lisa says

    September 6, 2016 at 5:11 pm

    I write often on the Royal Family, so I’ll be watching the new show on the Queen. Hope it’s not as awful as the last one was–lol. I haven’t had actual tv in years but DO want to binge watch Gilmore Girls since somehow I totally missed it. The new one sounds worth it. I can get Netflix.

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    • Jamie says

      September 8, 2016 at 10:49 am

      I feel like I’ve had good success with Netflix shows so let’s hope this one isn’t awful!!!

      Reply
  19. roro says

    September 6, 2016 at 7:00 pm

    Gilmore Girls, Luke Gage and Frequency. I loved Gilmore girls growing , i’m ecstatic. Luke Cage is a close second. I’ve been reading the marvel now Luke Cage and Iron Fist run and older runs to get a feel of the character. Frequency is as last but still exited for it. It’s based on movie from 2000 and I’m interested how they’ll handle it .

    I can’t wait for the new tv season

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    • Jamie says

      September 8, 2016 at 10:51 am

      I saw that it was based on a movie and was curious if the original movie was good as I never saw it!

      And oh man SAME re: loving Gilmore Girls growing up. I have so many great memories of growing up with that show!

      Reply
  20. Nicole @ Reading Books With Coffee says

    September 7, 2016 at 1:05 am

    Still Star-Crossed sounds really good, and if Shondaland is involved, then I know it’s going to be entertaining and dramatic and fun to watch. Great list!

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    • Jamie says

      September 8, 2016 at 10:51 am

      Shondaland never lets us down!!

      Reply
  21. Crini says

    September 7, 2016 at 7:52 am

    So excited about This is Us!! It’s about time we get another family drama like Parenthood. I really hope it’s good.
    Westworld is probably my most anticipated of the bunch. Sounds right up my alley.
    And I’m excited about Conviction because of Haley Atwell (even though I’m sad that it meant the end for Agent Carter)

    Also have on my list (without expecting too much):
    Man With a Plan
    Timeless
    Lethal Weapon
    Van Helsing

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    • Jamie says

      September 8, 2016 at 10:53 am

      SAME. I miss Parenthood so much. Such a shame it was cancelled…I feel like it had plenty more good seasons left in it. The ending was great though if it had to end. SIGH.

      Must check out all the others on your list! The only one I really had on my radar was Van Helsing!

      Reply
  22. kristen says

    September 13, 2016 at 4:50 pm

    i am not really one for tv, but This Is Us looks SO good. i tried to get into parenthood, but we only had one tv at the time and KC kept making fun of it when i watched it haha. but this one looks good. i saw a trailer for a funny show with kristen bell in it, can’t remember what it’s called. still star crossed and the crown look SO GOOD. also, gilmore girls, duh.

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  23. Serena says

    September 24, 2016 at 2:35 pm

    I haven’t even read the book yet but I’m really looking forward to Still Star-Crossed! And I currently have 5.5 seasons of Gilmore Girls to binge on before November!

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  24. Deyse @ Bound With Words says

    October 15, 2016 at 12:56 am

    This Is Us is in my Fall list too! I have been hearing amazing things about it, can’t wait to get some time and watch it.
    And YES The Crown looks so good, I haven’t heard about Victoria, but now I’m putting on my list too!
    I FINALLY binge watched Gilmore Girls this summer (before I’d only watched sparse episodes, since when it was on I wasn’t into tv shows yet) and yes, can’t contain the excitement!!!
    OH MY GOD I HADN’T HEARD OF STILL STAR-CROSSED, HOW DID A SHONDALAND SERIES FLEW OUT OF MY RADAR, I’M SCANDALIZED WITH MYSELF RN!
    Okay, so many of these went to my Fall line up haha
    If I may recommend one that wasn’t in your list and that I just watched the pilot today (and it was amazing) is Speechless, is a family centered sitcom and it’s sooooooooooo good, funny and heartfelt and I’m completely hooked right from the first episode, so yeah, just sayin’ pretty good stuff.

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Also have been meaning to snag The World Gives Way after @jordys.book.club recommendation!⁣
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Have you read any of these? Any that you think were definitely worth the rain-soaked journey for??⁣
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Alright now I’m off to curl up and read on this rainy, dreary day which is really what I think a day like this is meant for.
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Jamie is a 32 year old married lady (with a new baby!!) who is in denial that she's actually that old to be a married lady and a mom. When she's not reading you can find her doing Pilates followed by eating ice cream, belting out Hamilton (loud and offkey) and having adventures with her husband, daughter and rescue dog.

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“Why is it so hard to pick my next read?” — “Why is it so hard to pick my next read?” — she says as she is surrounded by piles on piles of books on the floor and desk and packed on her bookshelf and book cart. (Partner @berkleypub - thanks for the review copy).⁣
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I managed to pick my next read, as chronicled in these photos, but it was not easy with so many options! 

Decided to go with a most anticipated book of 2022 for me from an author who has written books I’ve really enjoyed.
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I am about halfway through and cruising along because I NEED to figure out if Joseph is the worst or what really is going on here in this story that starts with 3 women being stood up by the same guy on Valentine’s Day.  I feel like there is something more to this one but I can’t quite put my finger on it yet! ⁣
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Hoping to finish it this weekend! What are you reading this weekend? And do you have trouble picking your next read? How do you choose amongst all the options?
Sunshine on my face and a mass market fitting perf Sunshine on my face and a mass market fitting perfectly in my hands.⁣…
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Truly felt like there were zero things more joyful than the warm sun on my face after colder, dreary days and remembering how much I love the feel of reading a mass market paperback. It’s probably a very specific little joy of mine and I definitely reveled in it today.⁣
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But the real big joy has been rereading this book and experiencing it all over again before @bridgertonnetflix season 2 — especially the Pall Mall scene. And something to do with a 🐝 😅 iykyk⁣
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With all the joy I’m getting out of this reread it makes me wonder why I don’t prioritize rereading like I used to before I started blogging 10 years ago.⁣
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In my head I just want to experience all the new stories and try to make a dent in my TBR but I forget, until I do it, the genuine pleasure in revisiting old companions and how it’s a different side of reading one can experience — the nostalgia, the person I’ve become since reading the book and the way I approach a book already knowing what happens. Well the general sense of what happens because my memory is 💩!⁣
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Anyways that’s what I’m up to currently. Trying to finish this up so I can pack my books for a short trip I’m going on later this week. My first ✈️ since 2019!⁣
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Whatcha reading? Do you reread often? And tell me a little teeny tiny joy from your day.
If I was a person who made Reels I would somehow m If I was a person who made Reels I would somehow mash up the “screaming, crying”  Blank Space clip with the “emotional damage” refrain to the Bastille’s Pompeii to let you know how I feel after the last few chapters of #TheGildedCage !!⁣
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And if you don’t understand what that means, I’m sorry 😅⁣
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But woo boy do I need the third installment of this series!!! But I also think I’m going to be even more emotional damaged after that one soooo.⁣ 
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Seriously, one of the best simple joys of my life is the feeling of being so wholly and totally invested in a series that you have to remind yourself it’s fiction lest you spend all day in bed crying about the devastated look a character had on their face — a face you didn’t even see with your own two eyes but you are so invested that you feel nauseous and gutted like you sure did.⁣
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Just me orrrrrr?⁣
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No but for real. If you love YA fantasy, go start #theprisonhealer so you can be caught up when The Blood Traitor comes out in June (and be my emotional support person for the duration of reading it). I love these characters and I dying to see what happens next. 

Have you read this series yet? Last book series that had you SCREAMING CRYING THROWING UP because of the EMOTIONAL DAMAGE it inflicted?
A real life reading photo because I couldn’t be A real life reading photo because I couldn’t be bothered to make it pretty — mismatching fuzzy sucks, coffee almost gone and Christmas pajama pants that are super old.⁣
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But y’all Black Cake is so good!! I’m almost halfway through and I know it’s A Choice to declare it one of the best books I’ve read all year but I’m feeling bold based on how it’s going.⁣
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I love a good family story (especially one with a family secret!) and this is top notch. The writing is 👌🏻 and I know I’m going to be screaming when the pieces come together!⁣
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In other news, I’m 65% of the way through The Dry by Jane Harper and I’m enjoying it so much that I ended up staying on the treadmill twice this weekend after my allotted time was over just so I could keep listening.⁣
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Will and I FINALLY started Ted Lasso this weekend. It is a damn delight!! For all the hype and praise, it has overdelivered for me which is kind of shocking because normally hype is scary. I told Will that I feel like all the praise hasn’t even come close to how much I could love it. We are only 7 episodes in so no spoilers!⁣
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I’m kinda mad we sat on starting it for so long but at the same time I think the timing is right to help me see my way out of this February funk I have found myself in the past couple weeks.⁣
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Anyways, hope everyone is having a good weekend! Have you read Black Cake or The Dry? Where are my Ted Lasso fans at? I’m happy to join your ranks! Also please tell me your fave character bc I am finding it impossible to pick this far!
No but seriously every year I contemplate organizi No but seriously every year I contemplate organizing a search party for one Katjay Millay who wrote one beautiful and amazing book and then...vanished.

Like for real. She wrote a tweet in 2015 that she was taking a few weeks off and then.... no tweets, no new books. Radio silence.

I hope she’s okay, for real, and that she knows I obsessively stalk Goodreads/Twitter/the internet to make sure I haven’t missed new book news from her at least twice a year. 🥺

Is there any author who you’ve been waiting forever for a new release from??

I’d also like to add YA author Sarah Ockler to this list! Last release was 2015 😭😭
Ahhh some of my absolute OG young adult faves are Ahhh some of my absolute OG young adult faves are becoming movies/tv shows soon! And one of them is out TODAY!⁣
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The Sky is Everywhere — it’s out today on AppleTV+ and I can’t wait to sob my brains out. One of my absolute most favorite books ever by one of my all time favorite authors. It’s gorgeous and heartbreaking in its poignant depiction of grief, first love and healing — all woven together in Jandy’s signature gorgeous, lyrical writing.⁣
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Along For The Ride (out April 22) — one of a handful upcoming @sdessen books being adapted in the near future and I can’t wait! These books are so near and dear to my heart.⁣
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No release dates yet for The Summer I Turned Pretty tv series (the ultimate coming of age summertime story!) or The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight (the cutest meet cute of all meet cutes all set in 24 hours) but I am HYPED and have all my fingers crossed for 2022 🤞🤞

Have you read any of these? Anyone else hyped for these adaptations.

Also, for the past few years, I’ve kept a running list of books becoming movies/tv shows for the year. Head to my bio to check out the list! I try to update it weekly and keep on top of it all but life ya know 😆 but I try!
Is this a book club? I think we just started a boo Is this a book club? I think we just started a book club. Or maybe just a @jenniferesmith appreciation club?? (partner @randomhouse )⁣
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Either way, after loving Jennifer E. Smith's YA books for years, it's been a real treat to also read her debut picture book with Riley (we loved!!) as well as her adult debut out in 3 weeks!⁣
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⁣So let me tell you about that adult debut — The Unsinkable Great James!!

This one just was the perfect warm-hearted read for a cold and gloomy January.

A perfect setting to escape into (Alaska), a tender-hearted meet cute and a poignant look at the shared grieving experience of those left behind.

I was initially drawn, like I always am, to the daughter losing a mother storyline and an exploration of that grief but I was so taken by the father/daughter relationship between two people who were left untethered by losing the person who held their family together.

Greta and her father don't see eye-to-eye on basically anything when they are thrown together on this Alaskan cruise, a trip Greta's father and mother were supposed to take, and you can feel the tension of their long-standing tumultuous and fractured relationship -- a relationship that feels like its hanging in a balance and could not recover.

The two are both hurting so much from this loss  and it took my breath away at times in how true it rang to be in your own grief bubble and feeling like the loss is yours and yours alone while forgetting about the others shouldering their own piece of this loss. I loved watching them very slowly SEE one another.

I can't say enough good things about this one -- great setting, Greta's music, the meet-cute, the messy and imperfect nature of family and love. Definitely recommend!⁣

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